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Converting from manual to power steering on a GTX #2076648
05/19/16 06:35 PM
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OK guys I'm looking for a how-to just bought a 1968 GTX that's got manual steering and I would like to put power steering on it what do I need and where can I get it?

Re: Converting from manual to power steering on a GTX [Re: randylamarr] #2076805
05/19/16 10:36 PM
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I sell the Borgeson boxes along with the couplers and fittings I manufacture. I can also supply the pump, brackets, pulleys, etc. Bergmanautocraft.com

Re: Converting from manual to power steering on a GTX [Re: randylamarr] #2077084
05/20/16 01:03 PM
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Bergman sells a complete package that is perfect fro your situation. Just make sure you read up on the threads on this forum about proper alignment and "break in" of the box on installation, and you'll have a blast!

Re: Converting from manual to power steering on a GTX [Re: randylamarr] #2077202
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What is the cost for a complete conversion?

Re: Converting from manual to power steering on a GTX [Re: 68rrunner] #2079441
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Originally Posted By 68rrunner
Bergman sells a complete package that is perfect fro your situation. Just make sure you read up on the threads on this forum about proper alignment and "break in" of the box on installation, and you'll have a blast!


Can you tell me more about this "break in"?

Re: Converting from manual to power steering on a GTX [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #2079461
05/24/16 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted By BergmanAutoCraft
Originally Posted By 68rrunner
Bergman sells a complete package that is perfect fro your situation. Just make sure you read up on the threads on this forum about proper alignment and "break in" of the box on installation, and you'll have a blast!


Can you tell me more about this "break in"?


We had a couple of boxes and there have been a couple of folks here on the forum that have had issues with the splining on the output shaft not properly engaging the pitman arm. We've had to retorque a few of them as they settle in, and each time we torque them, we get more threads visible (same threads where folks aren't getting full thread engagement on the nuts after installation). After 2 or 3 rechecks, they seems to hold well. Not a big deal for folks that do periodic inspections, but the fire and forget crowd could have a problem.







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